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Zoo Tycoon 2 => ZT2 Strategies => Topic started by: Alpha Dilophosaur on June 29, 2006, 01:53:36 PM

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: Alpha Dilophosaur on June 29, 2006, 01:53:36 PM

While building a zoo, I thought of an Idea. Why not use elevated paths to make observation buildings? Here are the steps:

First, make a ramp 3 squares tall, with a one square ledge:

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/6835/step1copy4mr.jpg (http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/6835/step1copy4mr.jpg)

Then, build a three by five platform in front of it.

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/4305/step25ty.jpg (http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/4305/step25ty.jpg)

Next, surround all but the front three squares with tall fencing.

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/6581/step35fx.jpg (http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/6581/step35fx.jpg)

After that, put scenery like benches, donation boxes, and binocular stands inside.

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/2918/step48cb.jpg (http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/2918/step48cb.jpg)

When you have put all the scenery you want in it, put another three by five platform 2 squares above it. (the first square above it will be red, but the second one wont)

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/2705/step52bo.jpg (http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/2705/step52bo.jpg)

Then, attach it to a path, and add a "roof" over the ramp up by building a ramp down right above it.

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/1702/step66zb.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/1702/step66zb.jpg)

To finish it off, build the exhibit and delete any pillars that might be in the way of the guests on the observation deck.

http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=step75te.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=step75te.jpg)

with these seven steps, you can build your own observation deck!

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: HAL9000 on June 29, 2006, 01:59:51 PM

I love the idea.  I'm going to use those in my zoos.:specool:

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: conservationkid on June 29, 2006, 02:28:44 PM

what a great idea alpha dilophosaur, definitely going to try that

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: PersianCafe on June 29, 2006, 02:32:48 PM

Very smart idea! I'll definately have to try it out sometime.

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: sheltiefan on June 29, 2006, 02:34:06 PM

Cool.: :) :  Could you post a pic of the inside?

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: bridmorgan on June 29, 2006, 02:39:12 PM

Quote from: sheltiefan

Cool.: :) :  Could you post a pic of the inside?

I agree!!  What would be cool to see!  What a great idea!:specool:

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: african_elephant_2006 on June 29, 2006, 02:42:26 PM

Very smart idea! A must-use for a real Zoo Tycoon!:specool: :happy:

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: Alpha Dilophosaur on June 29, 2006, 02:45:34 PM

Thanks. :happy: As for the interior, I'd be happy to show you the inside. (but theres not much detail because I didnt make it to big, and if you want round corners, you cant put anything in the corners.

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: zoo_tycoon2 on June 29, 2006, 05:16:46 PM

i just made one quickly, in the ES trial [dont have the real ES]...

(http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/5906/viewingplatform16el.th.png) (http://img239.imageshack.us/my.php?image=viewingplatform16el.png)
(http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/1838/viewingplatform29md.th.png) (http://img296.imageshack.us/my.php?image=viewingplatform29md.png)
(http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/633/viewingplatform36ul.th.png) (http://img296.imageshack.us/my.php?image=viewingplatform36ul.png)
(http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/3972/viewingplatform43wm.th.png) (http://img48.imageshack.us/my.php?image=viewingplatform43wm.png)

an educator might be a good thing too: :) :

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: Alpha Dilophosaur on June 29, 2006, 07:15:41 PM

Good idea.

Anyway, heres a shot from inside: (not decorated much)

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/5027/frominside2ss.jpg (http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/5027/frominside2ss.jpg)

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: zoo_tycoon2 on June 29, 2006, 10:35:06 PM

another cool idea would be making a food court up top!! or maybe even below...

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: Alpha Dilophosaur on June 29, 2006, 10:44:31 PM

If you did it in the observation level, you wouldnt be able to make it look like a "building" (you couldnt place the roof right over it) But good idea with the top- I always wondered what to do with that empty space...

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: Budgielover101 on June 29, 2006, 10:52:37 PM

Wow that looks :specool: I'm going to try that!
By the way are you the one that had that elevated paths arch idea? both ideas are great and I'm going to use them!!!

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: Alpha Dilophosaur on June 29, 2006, 10:56:17 PM

No, Zoohio had that elevated path arch idea. :original:

Anyway, I'm glad everyone like the idea.: :) :

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: Budgielover101 on June 29, 2006, 11:01:23 PM

oh... well they are both great Elevated path ideas anyway!  : :P :  :thumbsup:

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: Bonasus on June 30, 2006, 12:30:06 AM

awseme idea im gonna try it out now!:specool:

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: Taun on June 30, 2006, 12:58:57 AM

One of the best ideas i have seen,  I will definetly trie that one

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: Alpha Dilophosaur on June 30, 2006, 08:50:07 AM

I suppose you could try and make an observation tower. All you need is to make the stairs spiraling upwards, and put the observation deck high up.

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: Seraphii on June 30, 2006, 09:40:31 AM

Nice work AD
I cant wait to use it in my zoos

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: heppes on July 06, 2006, 06:52:01 PM

wow smart. I gotta use it for my zoo now. lol. also that observation tower is a smart idea also! to lure guests up to the top, you can put stuff up there like gift carts etc.

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: zoobengal on July 10, 2006, 10:58:40 AM

Cool idea, i will put it on all my zoos:specool:

Title: Custom observation buildings
Post by: Red Panda Twins on July 10, 2006, 11:16:30 AM

I'll definately try this one!!

Title: Re: Custom observation buildings
Post by: Alpha Dilophosaur on March 26, 2007, 10:56:10 PM

This also probably drops animals privacy needs, as there not being looked at directly through a fence.  :D

Title: Re: Custom observation buildings
Post by: BottleNoseDolphin1 on April 11, 2007, 03:06:44 PM

Defiently gonna use this in my current zoo that is full of ideas that came from the ZT2 strategy forum

Title: Re: Custom observation buildings
Post by: Emdr on April 11, 2007, 03:24:41 PM

neat idea! Definetly gonna try it out as soon as I get my copy of zt2. Might work with zt1 in a way.

Title: Re: Custom observation buildings
Post by: Red-Panda-Freak on April 11, 2007, 04:28:35 PM

that's so cool! i'll definetly give it a try in my next zoo!

Title: Re: Custom observation buildings
Post by: Panther on April 14, 2007, 08:46:41 AM

Cool idea you can also raise tank walls for windows if you have marine mania :dolphin (http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3508/observingbuildingit8.th.jpg) (http://img232.imageshack.us/my.php?image=observingbuildingit8.jpg)

Title: Re: Custom observation buildings
Post by: Red-Panda-Freak on April 14, 2007, 08:56:15 AM

oooh!! panther, that's a great idea!

Title: Re: Custom observation buildings
Post by: Hughesy on April 15, 2007, 05:45:48 AM

Great idea alpha and panther you make it better :bielski:

Title: Re: Custom observation buildings
Post by: raptorking3 on April 20, 2007, 01:11:49 PM

this is fantastic! :goodjob: